서울 인기 맥주집 - 강남편

 

Seoul's best beer

 

2010-1-29

 

Following is a the first in a two part series on where to find the best beer in Seoul. Part I looks at places south of the Han River, while Part II will consider north of the Han. - Ed.

 

Knocking Korea's mass-produced beers is a prime conversation topic for many expats, who liken the lagers' names to the unfortunate English words they closely resemble.

 

"Good beer" and "Korea" are words seldom used in the same sentence. But like every country that has omnipresent factory-made beers low in both price and flavor, Korea also has a small but dedicated army of craft brewers fighting to prove that good Korean beer is possible.

 

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세계인 입맛에 맞춘 퓨전 한식 명소

 

 

Korean cuisine with a twist

 

2010-1-29

 

This is the 63rd in a series of articles highlighting tourism spots in Seoul. The guide for planning weekend trips in the capital city will help readers rediscover Seoul. - Ed.

 

By Jung Bo-sang

 

When travelling abroad, most Koreans prefer a bowl of rice to a piece of bread. Some struggle to find a Korean restaurant, only to find the dishes somehow altered, even if people seem to really enjoy it. As the proverb says, "A tangerine becomes a hardy orange once it crosses the Yangtze River."

 

Korean dishes are easily altered, and it may no longer be avoidable to change Korean food into a more "globalized" form. The idea in this is to find common denominators in the taste that everyone can enjoy. In this context, this article will introduce several Korean restaurants in Seoul trying to make alterations.

 

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식객: 김치전쟁, '간이 싱겁다' 아쉬운 반응

 

'Grand Chef' sequel whets appetite but lacks meat

 

2010-1-28

 

It was all there right on the screen - the mouth watering close-ups of fresh, crisp leafy cabbages marinating in all sorts of spices with the hands of chefs, covered in red chili sauce, delicately tearing strips of their masterpieces.

 

And there were all the right ingredients for a feast of a film, but it was clear the team behind "Le Grand Chef, Kimchi Battle," was far more concerned about visual pageantry than storytelling.

 

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엣지있는 구두의 대명사, 디자이너 지니킴

 

Glam-style and more from Jinny Kim

 

2010-1-28

 

Even to those who are not that fashion-savvy, shoe designer Jinny Kim might ring a bell.

 

The native Korean designer, 31, designed the pastel-colored open-toe heels and bright jewel-decorated pink sandals worn by actress Koo Hye-sun in last year's hit-drama "Boys Over Flowers."

 

Kim is counted among the most distinguished shoe designers the nation has produced, following the two first-generation designers Choi Jung-in and Sue.Bonnie.

 

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한글 디자인, 돋보이는 아름다움

 

Designer showcases beauty of Hangeul

 

2010-1-27

 

Hangul's value was proved once again when a minority in Indonesia - the "Cia-Cia" tribe - officially adopted the Korean written alphabet last summer.

 

Recently, its aesthetic values have attracted the attention of consumers here and abroad, appearing on handbags, wallets and ties.

 

Designer Lee Geon-maan, a former textile art professor at Hongik University, Seoul, has always had a love for Hangeul. He has even used the alphabet as a motif at his own fashion house, Leegeonmaan AnF, which launched in 2001.

 

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국립극장, 국악 홍보 나서다

National theater aims to promote traditional music

2010-1-27

The National Theater of Korea will continue producing creative content based on traditional arts and try to draw more audiences to the venue through "gukak" (traditional Korean music) programs, its president Lim Youn-chul said. "This year we will focus on producing and staging high-quality performances - particularly those by our resident art companies," he said at a press conference in downtown Seoul, yesterday.

 

 

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저스틴 조, 트와일라잇을 말하다

 

Justin Chon talks about 'Twilight,' acting

 

2010-1-26

 

With dark patches under his eyes, Justin Chon sunk down into a La-Z boy position at the guest lounge of the Grand Intercontinental Hotel for an afternoon chitchat.

His disposition was more Al Bundy than the hyper-active comic relief Eric Yorkie in the Twilight franchise.

 

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프로젝트 런웨이, 토요일 안방극장 겨냥

'Project Runway' back, new MBC drama on the way

 

2010-1-26

 

On Style's "Project Runway Korea 2" and a brand new MBC weekend series, "Dandelion Family," are hitting the small screen this Saturday.

Last February, cable channel On Style brought audiences a local version of the hit fashion reality show "Project Runway."

 

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제 취미는 발레입니다

 

Ballet, a graceful new hobby to keep in shape

 

2010-1-25

 

Moving gracefully to cheerful piano music, a dozen amateur ballerinas and ballerinos bowed to their instructor last Thursday evening. Then, they turned to the pianist and bowed once more.

 

Is it the end of a ballet performance? No, it is the start of a lesson at a ballet academy for amateurs in Apgujeong-dong, southern Seoul.

 

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아바타, 한국영화 텃새 저리가라

 

 

'Avatar' sets new milestone

2010-1-25

Just a little over a month since its release in Korea, James Cameron's 'Avatar' has become the first-ever foreign movie here to top the 10 million mark in ticket sales, joining the exclusive ranks of a handful of domestic films in a country known for its loyalty to homegrown cinema, according to Yonhap News.   On Saturday the film became the sixth-ever movie released in Korea to draw in over 10 million viewers, its distributor 20th Century Fox Korea said. The epic sci-fi fantasy, which tells the story of a disabled U.S. marine who infiltrates a tribe of giant blue aliens inhabiting a faraway planet, is also set to become the first film ever in the Korean movie market to reach the 100 billion won ($87.3 million) mark in sales.   read full article :

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원더걸스, 멤버 교체

Wonder Girls to replace group member

2010-1-25

Korean female pop group Wonder Girls has a new lineup after one of its members decided to quit to return to school, its agent JYP Entertainment said Saturday, according to Yonhap News.   Sun Mi, 18, who dropped out of high school to take part in the five-member group's U.S. debut last year, will return to Korea in March to focus on preparations for entering university, the agent said. Hye Rim, who is the same age, will replace her.

 

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영화 의형제, 액션 그 이상의 무엇!

 

 

'Secret Reunion' goes beyond spy drama

 

2010-1-22

 

Early in "Secret Reunion," a clever tale of two marginalized men, middle-aged anti-spy agent Han-kyu (Song Kang-ho) ruefully complains about how the external world is "inconsistent" in driving him to the wall.

 

His job is to track down and arrest North Korean spies, but when one of the missions he leads fails miserably, his superiors, mindful of their own job security, rush to put all the blame on the working-level officer. Han-kyu's half-comic and half-saddening comment about his sorry state not only showcases Song's trademark acting skill but also highlights the film's message.

 

read full article : "'Secret Reunion' goes beyond spy drama"

소녀시대, 2집으로 컴백

 

Girls Generation to release 2nd album

 

2010-1-22

 

Popular girl group Girls Generation is set to release their second studio album titled "Oh!" on Jan. 28, the group's management company SM Entertainment said yesterday.

 

After the huge success of last year's smash singles "Gee" and "Genie" the nine-member group has again called upon hitmaking producer-songwriter Kenzie to pen the title single off their newest record.

 

read full article : "Girls Generation to release 2nd album"

뮤지컬로 되살아나는 홍길동전

 

Hong Gil-dong to be revived in musical

 

2010-1-22

 

A popular character from a Joseon-era novel is the source of the latest musical in production. "Hong Gil-dong" will hit the stage Feb. 18-April 18 at Woori Arts Hall at the Olympic Park in Bangi-dong, Eastern Seoul.

 

The show, based on "The Tale of Hong Gildong," by Joseon dynasty author Heo Gyun, carries on the recent trend by the local musical industry of turning to historical figures for story materials.

 

read full article : "Hong Gil-dong to be revived in musical"

한국계 존 박, 아메리칸 아이돌 노리다!

 

 

Could John Park become the next American Idol?

 

2010-1-22

 

Will America swoon all over John Park as multi-platinum selling country music vixen Shania Twain did?

 

On the U.S. program aired Tuesday, the unassuming 20-year-old economics major at Chicago's Northwestern University snatched unanimous yeses from all three members of the American Idol panel, plus guest judge Shania Twain, to become one of the final 24 contestants.

 

read full article : "Could John Park become the next American Idol?"

 

예술의 전당, 한류와 클래식의 만남

 

SAC aims to initiate classical 'hallyu'

 

2010-1-21

 

Seoul Arts Center will aim to expand the popularity of Korean entertainment abroad into classical music, the newly appointed CEO Kim Jang-sil said on Tuesday.

A career bureaucrat, Kim took the helm of the nation's representative arts venue last month after his predecessor Shin Hong-soon resigned from the post due to health problems.

 

read full article "SAC aims to initiate classical 'hallyu'"

 

 

이병헌, 온라인 영화 출현

 

Lee Byung-hun to star in internet series

 

2010-1-21

 

Lee, alongside co-stars Han Chae-young and Kim Tae-woo, will team up with veteran director Lee Jae-kyu for the upcoming film.

 

Lee Jae-kyu has previously helmed the popular television series "Da Mo," and "Beethoven Virus."

 

 

read full article : "Lee Byung-hun to star in internet series"

 

 

이혁재, 폭행 혐의로 입건

 

Comedian booked on assault charges at bar

 

2010-1-21

 

Comedian and television personality Lee Hyeok-jae was charged with assault and disorderly conduct for his involvement in the late-night melee last week at a hostess bar in Incheon.

 

Lee is currently under investigation regarding the Jan. 13 assault case, the Incheon Metropolitan Police said yesterday.

 

read full article "Comedian booked on assault charges at bar"

 

아시아 최대 테마파크 한국에 들어선다

 

Universal Studios project in Korea revived

 

2010-01-20

 

Universal Studios' project in Korea, which had been on hold for the last two years due to financing problems, was put back on track yesterday, with big-name investors joining the 3 trillion won ($2.66 billion) project.

A total of 14 investors from public and private sectors in Korea signed a framework agreement in Seoul with Universal Studios of the United States on the massive project.

 

read full article: "Universal Studios project in Korea revived"

 

삼성, 렌즈 교환식 전략 카메라 ‘NX10‘ 발표

 

Samsung betting on mirrorless cameras

 

2010-01-20

 

Samsung Electronics said yesterday it aims to capture 50 percent of the global market for mirrorless digital cameras with interchangeable lenses this year. Its rivals in the market include Olympus and Panasonic. The Korean company said it will launch interchangeable lens NX 10 cameras in Korea this month and in North America and Western Europe in early March, betting on the growth of the nascent market segment.

 

But it remains to be seen whether runner-ups will be able to jumpstart the market, which is neglected by top-tier firms such as Canon and Nikon, market watchers said.

 

read full article: "Samsung betting on mirrorless cameras"

 

 

이효리, 베컴과 함께 아디다스 모델 발탁

 

Singer Lee Hyo-ri endorsed by Adidas

 

2010-01-20

 

Singer Lee Hyo-ri has been chosen to model for Adidas Originals' 2010 Global Campaign.

 

"Lee Hyo-ri will represent the women's line with singer Ciara," Lee's management agency Mnet said yesterday. Along with Japanese fashion designer Kazuiki Kuraishi, Mnet revealed Lee to be the first Asian star to model for the campaign.

 

read full article: "Singer Lee Hyo-ri endorsed by Adidas "

한식, 뉴욕을 사로잡다

 

Hansik ventures beyond New York's Koreatown

 

2010-01-19

 

NEW YORK - Located on 32nd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, New York's "Korea Way" is the center for Korean cuisine, shopping and culture. Though only one block long, the street adjacent to such tourist attractions as Madison Square Center, Herald Square and the Empire State Building features almost every aspect of modern-day Korean life, from Korean banks to "noraebang."

Until about 10 years ago, the street at the center of midtown Manhattan was not even as globalized as Seoul's Itaewon area, as this bustling street didn't attract many non-Korean New Yorkers.

 

read full article: "Hansik ventures beyond New York's Koreatown"

 

국민 열 명 중 한 명이 백수

 

Economically inactive group tops 4 million

 

2010-01-18

 

The economically inactive population reached over 4 million in 2009, marking a widened gap between economic recovery and employment recovery.

 

It is the highest figure since Statistics Korea introduced the data in 2003 and accounts for all unemployed 15 years-old or older and those who aren't actively seeking a job.

 

read full article: "Economically inactive group tops 4 million "

 

스마트폰 사용자 불만 급증

 

Complaints grow over smartphone service, price

 

2010-01-18

 

Complaints over smartphones in Korea are growing as manufacturers and mobile operators fail to convince customers with their after-sale service or pricing policies, industry officials said yesterday.

According to the Korea Consumer Agency, of the total of 412 complaints reported over smartphones last year, more than half were about Apple's iPhone which made its market debut less than two months ago.

 

read full article: "Complaints grow over smartphone service, price"

 

 

'꽃남' 김범의 차기작은 로맨틱 코미디

 

'Boys Over Flowers' star in new romantic series

 

Rom-com fans rejoice: MBC is bringing an upbeat romance to a timeslot otherwise dominated by an action-heavy period piece and a melodrama. "Still Marry Me," a spin-off of MBC's 2004 "Marry Me," will continue to chart the escapades of its 30-something and single heroine Lee Sin-young.

When asked if "Still Marry Me" could be defined as a second season of "Marry Me," a MBC representative said over the phone. "It is not really a second season. It has a feel that is similar to that."

 

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주유소 습격사건 2 냉담한 반응

Director Kim Sang-jin runs out of gas

2010-01-14

The sequel to the 2000 sleeper hit "Attack the Gas Station" might be one of the worst films ever made. Even the most lenient of critics would have to agree with that assessment.

 

Looking at the glossy press booklet just before "Attack the Gas Station 2" began, the words "Directed by Kim Sang-jin" must have assured movie critics and members of the press at the advanced press screening that they were in for a comedic romp.

 

read full article: "Director Kim Sang-jin runs out of gas "

 

 

마이클 잭슨 '타살' 공식 확인

 

 

 

 

Michael Jackson’s death has been officially ruled as murder

2010-01-10

Michael Jackson’s death has been officially ruled as murder, it was revealed on Jan. 10.

The British newspaper Daily Mail reported that the cause of death on the 50-year-old’s death certificate has been amended to 'homicide' after months of speculation.

 

read full article: "Michael Jackson’s death has been officially ruled as murder"

 

갤러리현대 기획전 '2010 한국 현대미술의 중심에서'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gallery retraces 40 years of Korean art

2010-01-13

There was time when the idea of selling art came as a shock to most people.

"I was in my senior year in college in 1970 when Gallery Hyundai opened in Insa-dong. I saw a small article introducing the brand new business under the headline, 'We sell paintings.' The story would make you laugh now, but back then it was so interesting. It produced a similar sensation as the article that said 'A pizza place opened in Itaewon' in the 1980s," wrote Yoo Hong-jun, former director of the Cultural Heritage Administration and currently a professor at Myongji University, in a recent review.

 

read full article: "Gallery retraces 40 years of Korean art"

 

서울시향, 첫 정기연주회 연다

Seoul Phil's Great Concerto Series to present lyricism

2010-01-13

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra kickstarts its 2010 season with its Great Concerto Series on Friday at the Seoul Arts Center.

Maestro Chung Myung-whun and Sweden-born pianist Peter Jablonski will revive their 1995 collaboration for the opening. The United Kingdom's Philharmonia Orchestra, led by Chung, visited Seoul for a concert at the time and Jablonski participated as a guest performer.

 

read full article: "Seoul Phil's Great Concerto Series to present lyricism "

 

KBS 드라마 안방극장 점령

KBS dominates prime time line-up

2010-01-12

The new year kicked off with a viewer ratings scrabble between the three major broadcast networks last week.

KBS came out on top with their Monday and Tuesday night series "The Masters of the Art of Study" and their Wednesday and Thursday night blockbuster "The Slave Hunters."

 

read full article: "KBS dominates prime time line-up"

 

 

이화여대 출신 화랑주 아트페어 열다

 

Ewha graduate artists throw first art fair

 

2010-01-11

 

There might be less Ewha Womans University graduate artists compared to those of Hongik University or Seoul National University, but when it comes to running art galleries, Ewha graduates stand out.

 

It was only a matter of time before some of the major galleries in Korea, which happen to be run by Ewha graduates, got together and did something.

 

read full article: "Ewha graduate artists throw first art fair"

 

휘트니 휴스턴 내한 공연

 

Whitney Houston to perform in Seoul

 

 2010-01-08

 

After seven years of self-imposed exile from the pop music scene, Whitney Houston, is set to kick off her world tour for her latest album "I Look to You" in Korea next month.

This will be the six-time Grammy Award-winning singer's first concert in Korea, set to be staged at the Olympic Park Gymnasium in southern Seoul on Feb. 6.

 

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파리인들의 한식 사랑

 

 

Parisians warm to Korean food

 

 

2010-01-11

PARIS - The early-morning air of the French capital was cold, but the last thing you want to do is waste time seeking shelter during a visit to this romantic city.

For efficiency's sake, I decided to get on the first "hop-on hop-off" tour bus I saw - the easiest way to get around in most major tourist cities of the world.

Sightseeing for a good half-day on an open-air double-decker bus was rewarding, but the chill was deep inside my bones, kicking in an urge to have hot, steamy "kimchi jjigae"...

 

 

read full article: "Parisians warm to Korean food"

막걸리를 파헤쳐 보자

Discover makgeolli

2010-01-08

By Yeonmi Kim

Fashion designer Doii Lee enjoys the dinner appointments she has with her foreign friends. This is because there is an alcoholic drink she can introduce as one traditional to Korea since makgeolli became famous worldwide. It was difficult to explain to foreign friends about traditional wines before makgeolli became well- known. Now, it is easy to take them to makgeolli restaurants, and enjoy a traditional tipple.

Doii Lee invited Jasmine, Maurizio, Lachlan and David, who are all admirers of makgeolli, to a restaurant called "Muimui" close to her office in Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil...

 

 

read full article: "Discover makgeolli"

크로스오버 가수 캐서린 젠킨스 한국 첫 앨범발매

 

 

Crossover singer releases first album in Korea

 

 

2010-01-07

Often considered the next Sarah Brightman, British mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is a sensation in the classical music industry.

The 29-year-old is not new to Korea. She impressed the audience when she sang duets with Placido Domingo at the latter's Seoul concert last year.

Jenkins, who had visited Korea for the first time, said the audience's response to her performance was a pleasant surprise...

 

 

read full article:  "Crossover singer releases first album in Korea "

스타벅스 커피값 인상에 비난

 

 

Starbucks under fire for price hike

 

 

2010-01-06

Starbucks Coffee Korea has come under criticism from consumers for raising prices by 300 won on Jan. 1.

 

Consumers began paying 300 won more for a cup of latte, Americano, tea and hot chocolate. A 355-milliliter cup of Americano now costs 3,600 won, while the Cafe Latte costs 4,100 won. The short size 237-milliliter cup of drip coffee is now 2,800 won and the tall 3,300 won...

 

 

read full article: "Starbucks under fire for price hike"

 

흡연을 포기해야 하는 남자...

Men struggle to give up smoking

 

 

2010-01-06

It is the third time that Yoon Jae-pil, a 38-year-old office worker, has made the New Year's resolution to give up smoking.

"I tried to quit smoking several times in the past. However, my resolutions didn't last longer than a few weeks when I got stressed out or saw my colleagues smoking," he said...

 

 

read full article: "Men struggle to give up smoking"

아바타 한국 영화관 휩쓸다

 

 

'Avatar' sweeps New Year box office in S. Korea

 

 

2010-01-04

Hollywood blockbusters, led by James Cameron's 3-D epic "Avatar," dominated South Korea's box office for the first weekend of the New Year, with a single homegrown film listed among the top 10, data showed Monday, according to Yonhap News.

Avatar drew 1.25 million people from Friday through Sunday, taking in 43 percent of the nationwide audience during the period and breaking the 6 million mark just two weeks after its release, according to the Korean Film Council, which collects box office data across the country through an online movie ticket network...

 

 

read full article: "'Avatar' sweeps New Year box office in S. Korea"

발레와 뮤지컬이 만나면...

 

 

 

 

 

Ballet crosses paths with musicals, music

 

 

2010-01-05

Crossovers in the local performing arts industry have been gaining momentum in the past few years.

 

Industry insiders say that the phenomenon is natural considering audiences' familiarity with standard performances like ballet and musicals and yearn for something more innovative.

 

Two crossover performances scheduled to premiere this month are worth your attention. "Etoile Ballet Gala" and musical "Contact" not only have interesting formats for the adventurous audience but also boast casting of top-ranking artists...

 

 

read full article: "Ballet crosses paths with musicals, music"

폭설로 인한 교통대란

 

Heavy snow in Seoul causes traffic bedlam

 

 

2010-01-05

Record snowfall blanketed the Seoul metropolitan area yesterday, causing traffic chaos on the first work day of the New Year and delaying or canceling scores of flights.

 

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the snow that began falling early in the morning piled up around the nation's central regions, with more than 25.2 centimeters accumulating in Seoul...

 

 

read full article: "Heavy snow in Seoul causes traffic bedlam"

새해맞이 여섯 드라마들

 

 

 

 

 

Six dramas revamping 2010 lineup

 

 

2010-01-04

The New Year heralds a new start for the three major broadcasting networks. A total of six dramas are revamping the 2010 lineup.

A trio of period pieces shuns court and queen and explores the past from a different angle, while a rom-com, a family-oriented drama and a teen-friendly series tackle modern-day issues. Here's a closer look at this month in television...

 

김혜수와 유해진은 교제중?

 

Kim Hye-soo and Yu Hae-jin in a relationship?

 

 

2010-01-04

Korea's leading actress Kim Hye-soo, 40, and actor Yu Hae-jin have been dating for over two years, according to a sports daily.

The paper revealed the apparent lovers along with some paparazzi photos. One of them showed the couple meeting in front of a car, lightly disguised with sunglasses, a swine flu mask and a cap...

 

 

read full article: "Kim Hye-soo and Yu Hae-jin in a relationship?"

오늘 폭설로 인한 교통 마비

 

 

 

Heavy snowfall causes traffic chaos in Seoul

 

 

2010-01-04

Heavier than forecast snowfall hit Seoul and other parts of central South Korea on Monday, triggering traffic chaos and forcing airlines to cancel all domestic flights and delay some international flights on the first work day of the new year, according to Yonhap News. According to city officials and weathermen, about 20 centimeters of snow had accumulated in Seoul as of 9:00 a.m., the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said, issuing a heavy snow alert for the capital city, Incheon and surrounding areas...

 

 

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